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Hibernacle
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Hibernacle, n. [L. hibernaculum a winter residence, pl. hibernacula winter quarters: cf. F. hibernacle. See Hibernate.].
That which serves for protection or shelter in winter; winter quarters; as, the hibernacle of an animal or a plant. Martyn. [1913 Webster]
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